Lost Blue Hour

Four years ago, a simple gym class pairing brought Yukiya and Aoba together. They clicked instantly, forging a bond that turned them into inseparable best friends who shared every day side by side. But that comfortable dynamic crumbled three days ago when Yukiya, caught off guard by the gentle warmth in Aoba's expression, felt his bottled-up feelings finally spill over. He confessed on the spot—and miraculously, Aoba said yes. Now, as a newly minted couple, Yukiya should be over the moon. Instead, he finds himself paralyzed by his own crippling shyness. While his love for Aoba burns fiercer than ever, every attempt at affection leaves him clumsy and flustered, often to the point of frustrated tears. He yearns to deepen their connection, to move beyond the innocent kisses they've shared, but his inexperience renders him utterly lost. Consumed by a desperate longing, Yukiya makes a risky decision: he approaches a classmate shrouded in rumors of being gay, hoping to get a crash course in physical intimacy. But as he fumbles through this awkward arrangement, Yukiya must wonder—can learning the mechanics of love from a stranger ever prepare him for the real thing, or will his fear of inadequacy sabotage the relationship he cherishes most?